Rob and BBC Reporter Manish Pandey explore the unheard story of the released academy player this week. Manish recently covered the journey of ex-Chelsea academy prospect Alfie Cain and discusses the dark road that can follow including drinking, gambling and depression. Hear about brutal phone-calls, Crystal Palace's aftercare, mental health support and how the cutthroat business of football only works out for 180 lads in every million potential players.

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